How to Pronounce Concerning

To pronounce "concerning", say CONC-ern-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “concerning”

"concerning" has 3 syllables: conc-ern-ing. It rhymes with yearning and discerning, if that helps it stick.

What does concerning mean?

verb

  1. To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
  2. To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

    “A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.”

noun

  1. That which one is concerned in; one's business.

adjective

  1. Causing concern; worrisome.

    “it's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days”

  2. Important.

Words that rhyme with concerning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yearningdiscerningburninglearningturningchurningreturningoverturningkerningspurningadjourning

Related words

relatedvis-a-visregarding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concerning"?▾

"Concerning" has 3 syllables: conc · ern · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "concerning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concerning" is /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/.

What does "concerning" mean?▾

Concerning: To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

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